Pharmacy Technician

Essentia Health; Deer River (MN); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and(dis

401(k) plan with employer

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Job summary

Essentia Health in Deer River, MN seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support acute care operations in the hospital pharmacy. You will process medications, assist the healthcare team, manage inventory, and help with sterile/non-sterile compounding, and automation systems under the pharmacist and pharmacy leadership.

Qualifications include MN/ND options, board-based technician training, and current registration or enrollment in a Pharm.D. program.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1040 hours of pharmacy technician experience.
• Completion of Essentia Health technician training within 6 months of hire.
• Current state registration as a Pharmacy Technician or enrollment in Pharm.D. program.

Responsibilities

• Process medications and assist all members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal medication use.
• Inventory control, compounding (non-sterile and sterile as applicable), and care of supplies and equipment.
• Management of automation systems and related duties as assigned by pharmacist/leadership.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication

Education

Pharmacy technician training program

Board-certified technician training (CPhT)

Job description

Building Location: Essentia Deer River Hospital Department: 2072410 HOSPITAL PHARMACY - DEER HOSP

Pharmacy Technicians are an integral part of the pharmacy team. Primary responsibilities of this role include processing medications and interacting with and assisting all members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal medication use. Job duties also include inventory control, non-sterile and/or sterile compounding, care of supplies and equipment, management of automation systems, and other duties as assigned by the pharmacist and pharmacy leadership.

Education Qualifications: Pharmacy Technician- Acute Care Level I (On The Job Training) Educational Requirements:

If working in a MN location, must meet one of these three education/experience categories as defined by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy: Previous experience as a pharmacy technician with maintenance of continuous registration as a pharmacy technician with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy dating back prior to January 1st, 2013 Completion of a board-approved technician training program Completion of the Essentia Health employer-based technician training program within one year of date of hire Continuous registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern If working in a ND location, must meet one of these two education requirements, as defined by the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy: Successful completion of an American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists accredited academic program Completion of, or be enrolled in, an American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists accredited on-the-job training program. Program must be completed and must have obtained certification by a national certification body approved by the Board of Pharmacy within 24 months of hire. The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board is an approved certification body

Certification/Licensure Required:

Earns, through employer-based training program, and maintains Certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) within 2 years of hire; OR be currently enrolled as a Pharmacy student in an accredited Pharm.D. program; OR for North Dakota locations only, progressing toward acceptance into a Doctor of Pharmacy program.

Pharmacy Technician- Acute Care Level II Educational Requirement:

• Previous experience as a pharmacy technician with maintenance of continuous registration as a pharmacy technician with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy dating back prior to January 1st, 2013.
• Completion of a board-approved technician training program.
• Completion of the Essentia Health employer-based technician training program within first 90 days of employment.
• Continuous registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1040 hours of pharmacy technician experience.
• Completion of Pharmacy Department's Orientation AND one of the following Essentia Pharmacy Department training programs within 6 months of hire: Core Sterile Compounding Training Program Core Prescription Billing and Synchronization Training Program.

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• Before hire, state registration in the state in which they will be working is required. The applicant must to be at least 18 years of age and have graduated from high school or attained high school graduation equivalent (e.g. GED) for registration.
• All float, casual positions and regular staff from sites in the Superior, Wisconsin location require registration in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.
• All Wisconsin locations: may provide a 'pending' application for registration.
• Earns, through employer-based training program, and maintains Certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) within 1 year of hire; OR be currently enrolled as a Pharmacy student in an accredited Pharm.D. program; OR for North Dakota locations only, progressing toward acceptance into a Doctor of Pharmacy program.
• NOTE: Any Pharmacy Technician that has a dual position as an Intern or Pre-Intern does not need to have the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) nor the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification.
• Must maintain registration(s) (immediately) and certification(s) (post two years of employment) for the duration of employment.
• Ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state's Board of Pharmacy.

Pharmacy Technician- Acute Care Level III Educational Requirement:

• Previous experience as a pharmacy technician with maintenance of continuous registration as a pharmacy technician with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy dating back prior to January 1st, 2013.
• Completion of a board-approved technician training program.
• Completion of the Essentia Health employer-based technician training program within first 90 days of employment.
• Continuous registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Intern.

Required Qualifications (External Hire):

• Minimum of 2080 hours of pharmacy technician experience.
• Experience with Tier III qualifying work.
• Completion of required certification or Pharmacy Department’s Training Program for Tier III requirements within 6 months of date of hire.
• For Tier III specialty areas: Completion of Pharmacy Department’s Core Sterile Compounding Training Program, immunizer, product certification authorization (tech-check-tech), medication histories, or regulatory support within 6 months of date of hire.

Certification/Licensure Qualifications:

• Possess current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) unless currently enrolled as a Pharmacy student in an accredited Pharm.D. program or for ND locations only, progressing toward acceptance into a Doctor of Pharmacy program.
• NOTE: Any Pharmacy Technician that has a dual position as an Intern or Pre-Intern does not need to have the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) nor the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification.
• Must maintain registration(s) and certification(s) for the duration of employment.
• Ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state's Board of Pharmacy.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

FTE: 0.9 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: Shift End Time: Weekends: Holidays: No Call Obligation: No Union: Deer River SEIU (DRH SEIU) Union Posting Deadline: 11/17/2026 Compensation Range: $20.63 - $30.96

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:

At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.

• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future
• training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
• flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health

Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].

Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others.

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